Steamed Rice with Bean Sprouts and Spicy Cheongyang Pepper Sauce
Enjoying Delicious Steamed Rice with Bean Sprouts, Served with a Zesty Spicy Cheongyang Pepper Sauce
Here’s an easy recipe for delicious steamed rice with bean sprouts that you can make at home. The combination of freshly cooked rice and crisp bean sprouts is wonderful. For a special twist, we’ve made a homemade spicy Cheongyang pepper sauce to mix in, which doubles the flavor. Follow these detailed steps, from cooking the rice to preparing the spicy sauce, and anyone can easily create a delicious meal. Experience the harmony of this bean sprout rice and spicy sauce that will add a special touch to your table.
Main Ingredients- 5 cups rice
- 1 pack bean sprouts (approx. 300g)
- A little bit of chives (approx. 20g)
- 3 pieces dried kelp (kombu, rectangular shape)
Spicy Cheongyang Pepper Sauce- 1 pack Cheongyang chili peppers (approx. 10-15 peppers, seeds removed and minced)
- 5 red chili peppers (seeds removed and minced)
- 1 onion (small size, finely minced)
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup
- 3 cups dashi or anchovy broth (or plain water)
- 1 pack Cheongyang chili peppers (approx. 10-15 peppers, seeds removed and minced)
- 5 red chili peppers (seeds removed and minced)
- 1 onion (small size, finely minced)
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup
- 3 cups dashi or anchovy broth (or plain water)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’ll be sharing a recipe for ‘Crispy Bean Sprout Rice’ which is often called a ‘rice thief’ for its deliciousness, and a special ‘Spicy Cheongyang Pepper Sauce’. The freshly cooked rice, crunchy bean sprouts, and the spicy-sweet Cheongyang sauce! Just imagining it makes your mouth water, doesn’t it? Let’s start this recipe, perfect for a weekend treat or a special weeknight meal!
Step 2
First, wash the bean sprouts thoroughly and prepare them. Place the washed bean sprouts in boiling water and briefly blanch them, keeping the lid open. The key is to boil them for just 2-3 minutes so they don’t become too soft, preserving their crisp texture. Drain the blanched bean sprouts in a colander and set aside.
Step 3
Wash the rice and place it in your rice cooker. Add the appropriate amount of water for 5 cups of rice. Typically, the rice-to-water ratio is about 1:1.2, but for steamed rice, it’s good to use slightly less water. After washing the rice, place the 3 pieces of dried kelp on top of the water and cook the rice together. Cooking rice with kelp adds a wonderful umami flavor.
Step 4
Once the water begins to boil and the kelp has infused its flavor for about 5 minutes, carefully remove the kelp. Be cautious not to leave the kelp in for too long, as it can make the rice sticky.
Step 5
Rinse the blanched bean sprouts once under cold running water to cool them down. This step further enhances their crispiness and helps them maintain a fluffy texture when added to the rice.
Step 6
When the rice is about halfway cooked and the water is boiling, evenly spread the prepared bean sprouts over the rice. Close the lid and reduce the heat to low, letting it steam for 10 minutes. The moisture from the bean sprouts will combine with the rice to create a delicious steamed dish.
Step 7
As the bean sprout rice is nearing completion, finely chop the clean chives and sprinkle them generously over the rice. Chives add a fragrant aroma and a beautiful color to the dish.
Step 8
After adding the chives, close the lid again and let it steam on low heat for another 5 minutes. This process allows the aroma of the chives to permeate the rice, and ensures the bean sprouts and chives are perfectly crisp. Letting it rest for an additional 10 minutes after turning off the heat will make the rice even more moist and flavorful.
Step 9
And there you have it – perfectly cooked bean sprout rice! The aroma of freshly steamed rice, the crispiness of the bean sprouts, and the fragrant chives all come together, looking absolutely mouthwatering. Now, shall we prepare the special spicy Cheongyang pepper sauce to make this rice even more delightful?
